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Factory robots surpass 5 million worldwide, IFR reports

Original: Factory robots surpass 5M worldwide, IFR reports

The International Federation of Robotics reports the number of industrial robots operating in factories worldwide has surpassed 5 million units. The milestone reflects years of rising automation investment across manufacturing sectors, from automotive and electronics to logistics, with strong adoption in Asia driving global growth.

Why now: The 5 million milestone highlights accelerating global automation and renewed debate over robotics' impact on manufacturing jobs.

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